History
Which country colonized Hong Kong?
a. UK
b. France
c. Netherlands
UK
During which national festival do Hong Kong people eat a specific food that is considered lucky?
a. Dragon Boat Festival
b. Chinese New Year
c. Mid-Autumn Festival
Dragon Boat Festival
Which city in China is Hong Kong bordering?
a. Shenzhen
b. Shanghai
c. Zuhai
Shenzhen
At 552 meters, this popular tourist spot in Hong Kong is the highest hill in the country.
a. Victoria Peak
b. Sandy Peak
c. Austin Peak
Victoria Peak
How many billionaires are in Hong Kong?
a. 101
b. 89
c. 71
71
During World War II, can you tell Hong Kong was occupied by which country's military forces?
a. Germany
b. UK
c. Japan
Japan
What food is traditionally associated with the Dragon Boat Festival?
a. Apples
b. Mantou
c. Zongzi
Zongzi
What is the total area of Hong Kong?
a. 1,110 km2
b. 1,644 km2
c. 2,754km2
1,110km2
A core part of Hong Kong's unique tourism package, this sea-based tour takes place in one of the country's oldest modes of transportation.
a. Junk Boats
b. Ferry Boats
c. River Boats
Junk Boats
The official languages in Hong Kong are Cantonese and English. But which dialect was spoken by our very early settlers?
a. Hakka
b. Teochow
c. Tanka
d. All of the above
All of the above
What does the name 'Hong Kong' mean?
a. "Low Country"
b. "Seaside City"
c. "Fragrant Harbor"
Fragrant Harbor
In Hong Kong’s culture it is believed that a family blessed with a daughter followed by a son is lucky. What do you think the reason for this could be?
a. Belief that daughters bring good fortune
b. Their Chinese characters together mean “good”
c. Daughters are believed to perform better in the role of taking care of their parents as a first born
Their Chinese characters together mean “good”
How many islands does Hong Kong have?
a. 160
b. 360
c. 263
263
The famous Big Buddha statue that stands over 34meters tall is located in which Hong Kong building?
a. Wong Tai Sin Temple
b. Po Lin Monastery
c. Wanchai Livelihood Museum
Po Lin Monastery
This martial arts expert from Hong Kong transcended stardom in his homeland to become an international sensation during the 60s and early 70s. Who is he?
a. Donnie Yen
b. Bruce Lee
c. Jackie Chan
Bruce Lee
Which Chinese dynasty conquered Hong Kong?
a. Qin Dynasty
b. Ming Dynasty
c. Han Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
Why do Hong Kong people eat noodles on their birthday?
a. It is a traditional birthday food
b. Because it is a healthy food
c. To afford long life and good fortune
To afford long life and good fortune
When is the best time to visit Hong Kong based on climate?
a. All year round
b. June-August
c. September-December
September-December
This unique architectural location became a hugely popular Instagram spot because of its nickname as the "Monster Building". Where is it located?
a. Lantau Island
b. Quarry Bay
c. Canton Road
Quarry Bay
This actor/singer holds the record for winning the most prizes in Hong Kong's cantopop genre. Who is he?
a. Andy Lau
b. Stephen Chow
c. Tony Leung
Andy Lau
Hong Kong was surrendered to the UK by China during the aftermath of what war?
a. Sino-Indian War
b. First Opium War
c. World War I
First Opium War
Hong Kong’s flag and emblem feature a native flower that blooms from early November to the end of March. First originated in the city in 1880, which of these is the flower’s common name?
a. Grantham’s Camellia
b. Bauhinia
c. Red Azalea
Bauhinia
Hong Kong is well known for its high number of skyscrapers. On which spot does Hong Kong rank in the world?
a. Third
b. First
c. Fifth
First
Located a little out of central Hong Kong, the Tsing Ma Bridge connects the two islands of Tsing Yi and Ma Wan (hence the name) and lastly, Lantau Island. How long is this suspension bridge?
a. 2,160m
b. 2,048m
c. 1,963m
2,160m
What is the name of the controversial pro-Beijing leader whose tenure ended in 2022?
a. Carrie Lam
b. John Lee
c. Tung Chee-Hwa
Carrie Lam